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Subject:Re: Plastic Back to Black?
From:Mark Belanger
Date:Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:28:48 -0700

Sounds good, thanks!

On Fri, Aug 31, 2018, 9:10 AM John Goubeaux <jlgoubeaux59@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've used the paint in both the spray cans and in qt cans, if that's what
> you are asking.
>
> Obviously small jobs indicate using the spray can unless you are already
> using a sprayer and familiar with that method.
>
> -john
>
> On 8/30/18 8:10 PM, Mark Belanger wrote:
>
> I've heard great things about SEM products, so you have me intrigued.
>
> Did you use the spray or the paint?
>
>
> Thanks again,
> MB
>
> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 11:48 AM John Goubeaux <jlgoubeaux59@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Mark, I have gotten very good results using this using on the fiberglass
>> bumpers and cladding:
>>
>> https://www.semproducts.com/product/bumper-coatertm/39104
>>
>> How long it holds up is to be seen though..
>>
>> I have also used Adhesion promoter on the plastic pieces:
>>
>> https://www.semproducts.com/product/plastic-adhesion-promoter/promoter
>>
>>
>> On 8/29/18 5:22 PM, Mark Belanger wrote:
>> > Greetings all,
>> >
>> > I recently got a replacement center piece for the airdam on my '91 GL
>> > Camper, which I lost on a bad trail. It's pretty faded, so I'm wondering
>> > whether there is a reliable way to get it and possibly the lower grille
>> > closer to the original black?
>> >
>> > Typically I've seen recommendations of using matte black spray paint,
>> but
>> > I'm skeptical of paints ability to adhere to plastic when it will take
>> such
>> > abuse from rocks and other road debris.
>> >
>> > Has anyone used Bondo Black or Meguiars Ultimate Black with any success?
>> > I've also heard of some technique using a hot air gun, but haven't yet
>> > researched that.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks much,
>> > MB
>> > --
>> > ________________________________________________________________________
>> > Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
>>
>>
>
> --
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
>
>
>

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